“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” – Ben Carson
Monthly Archives: December 2021
H. Jackson Brown on Giving
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
James Redfield on Attention and Intention
“Where Attention goes Energy flows; Where Intention goes Energy flows!” ― James Redfield
Daniel Goleman on Emotional Intelligence
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.” – Daniel Goleman
Empathy without humility
“If you aren’t humble, whatever empathy you claim is false and probably results from some arrogance or the desire to control. But true empathy is rooted in humility and the understanding that there are many people with as much to contribute in life as you.” – Anand Mahindra
Three components of empathy: Cognitive, Emotional and Compassionate
Renowned psychologists Daniel Goleman and Paul Ekman have identified three components of empathy: (1) Cognitive, (2) Emotional and (3) Compassionate. The first form is “cognitive empathy” – simply knowing how the other person feels and what they might be thinking. Sometimes called perspective-taking. However, to truly connect with someone, you need to share their feelings. …
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Empathy vs. sympathy
Empathy the ability to understand another person’s thoughts and feelings in a situation from their point of view, rather than your own. It differs from sympathy, where one is affected by the thoughts and feelings of another but maintains an emotional distance. This short illustrated video from Brené Brown helps to illustrate the difference. Dr. …
We accept the love we think we deserve
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” – Stephen Chbosky
Wanting someone is not the same as loving them
Wanting someone is not the same as loving them. Attachment says: I love you, so I want you to make me happy. Genuine love says: I love you, so I want you to be happy. If that includes me, that’s great. If it doesn’t include me, that’s ok; I just want your happiness. Attachment is …
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Miracles happen
“Miracles happen to those who believe in them.” – Bernard Berenson